âWhy did you come?â
Bella thought, âWhy is it him, not Justin?â
Christopher wore a black suit and held a magnificent horse that
sparkled in the midst of the night. He looked elegant and noble, like a
prince walking out of a palace.
âI came to see you.â
âHowâs your injury? You broke your ribs, so you need to rest for at
least two months. What about the cast on your arm?â Bella recalled
the horrible accident that night and asked about his injuries.
âIâm not even scared of shattering my bones because of your concern
for me.â Christopher stared at her with an affectionate gaze.
Bellaâs breath hitched. She was unsure how to respond.
âAside from visiting you, I also wanted to bring this horse to you. Y
left in a hurry last time and couldnât take it with you.â
âChris, this horse is beautiful. Thank you, but itâs too precious. I ca
accept it.â Bella gently declined.
âBella, did I make you angry? Are you still upset about that dayâ¦â
âNo. Itâs in the past now. Even if I didnât block Justin, the relationship
between me and him is not much different from that.â Bella smiled
bitterly.
Christopherâs fingers tightened around the reins in his hand.
Suddenly, he smiled. âI picked this horse for you and shipped it from overseas, which took over a
month. I kept it at the Iverson familyâs racecourse without their knowledge. You saw what happened at
the
racecourse that day. Charles is managing the racecourse, so I canât
keep the horse there anymore, but my house doesnât have enough
space. So⦠Can you help me out as a friend?â
At this point, Bella could not refuse anymore. She had always fulfilled
requests from her friends.
âThen I will take care of the horse in your stead temporarily. When
you have a place for it, let me know immediately, and Iâll send it to
you.â
Bella stared at the horse, unable to hide the joy beneath her gaze.
But there was no gain without effort. Bellaâs upbringing taught her that no matter how good someone
elseâs belongings might be, she
must not claim them for herself without a solid reason.
âOkay. When I have a place for it, Iâll take it back.â
Christopher looked up at the starry night sky. Crystal-clear snowflakes fell as he asked, âBella, the night
wind at Hatchbay is
quite cold. Could I come in for a drink?â
Bella then realized they had been standing outside in the cold win while talking. It was indeed a little
impolite. She said embarrassedly Sorry, Chris, Please come in.â
Christopherâs lips curled up as he walked to her.
Just as he stood in front of Bella, he suddenly frowned and stared at her face.
âWhat is it? Do I have something on my head?â Bella blinked in
surprise.
Christopher slowly raised his hand, reaching toward her hair.
Bellaâs heart skipped a beat. She wanted to dodge him, but a red rose
suddenly appeared before her eyes.
As if he plucked it from her head, it was dark red and stunningly
beautiful.
âWhereâd you get this from?â
âI practiced a magic trick for you.â
Christopher adjusted his golden-rimmed glasses shyly. He was a
refined man, but he acted like a teenager at that moment. âA rose for
a beauty like you. Forgive me for my crude technique. You can laugh if you want.â
Bella was shocked, feeling a mix of emotions.
The more Christopher tried to please her, the guiltier she felt.
The butler led the horse inside, astounded and gaping, while Bella guided Christopher into Yara Park.